The scenic Central Coast was on parade during the annual Bay-to-Bay Running Festival which took place on Sunday, June 14.
More than 750 runners made their way through Woy Woy and Point Clare as they headed to the finish line at Central Coast Stadium in either the full or half marathon events.
The much coveted $1,000 prize money was claimed by Jack Colreavy, who finished the half marathon with a time of 37 minutes and 51 seconds.
Regina Jepson claimed victory in the Open Female race, also taking out the top prize of $1,000. The 12-kilometre full marathon was won by Australian Olympian Martin Dent, who completed the course in one hour, six minutes and 34 seconds.
Claire Ashworth was the first female to finish the full marathon.
Each year, the Bay to Bay aims to raise $50,000 on behalf of 20 local charities. This year, the major recipient of the fundraising was Blair’s Wish, a local charity that provides pediatric special needs equipment to families with a physically disabled child.
Founder of Blair’s Wish, Ms Julia Sawer attended the event and greeted runners as they crossed the fi nish line. Media release, 16 June 2015 Kath Casey, Central Coast Stadium
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19 June 2015 Jeffrey Dick,
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Emma Horn, journalist